Chile Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: DGAC (Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil) / JAC (Junta de Aeronautica Civil)
- Website: https://www.dgac.gob.cl
- Contact: +56 2 2439 2000 (DGAC)
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require advance notification to DGAC.
Non-scheduled flights need DGAC authorization, 3 business days advance.
Bilateral agreements via DGAC Chile.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: DGAC Chile
- Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Validity: Per schedule
- Fees: Navigation charges (billed after flight)
Required for all foreign aircraft. Same requirements for private non-revenue and charter operations. Only documentation needed is a copy of worldwide liability insurance policy. CAA charges fees post-flight. DGAC reports to the Chilean Air Force.
1. Submit overflight request to DGAC Chile at least 48 working hours before departure 2. Provide: copy of worldwide liability insurance policy (only document required) 3. Request via DGAC online website or email 4. Navigation charges billed after flight (not pre-paid) 5. Same process for private non-revenue and charter
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: DGAC Chile
- Lead Time: 24-48 hours (online submission available)
- Validity: Per schedule
- Fees: Landing fees and navigation charges (billed after flight)
Required for all operations -- no distinction between private non-revenue and charter. Landing permit requests can be submitted via DGAC online portal or email, at least 24 hours prior. Only documentation required: copy of worldwide liability insurance policy. Landing permit number must be included in flight plan.
1. Submit landing permit request to DGAC via online portal or email at least 24 hours before 2. Provide: copy of worldwide liability insurance policy (only document required) 3. DGAC reviews and issues landing permit number 4. Include landing permit number in ICAO flight plan 5. Landing fees and navigation charges billed after flight 6. Same process for private non-revenue and charter operations
Cabotage
Conditional (reciprocal -- unilateral open skies since 2012)
General Remarks
Chile adopted a unilateral open skies policy in 2012 -- most liberal cabotage rules globally, allowing foreign airlines domestic flights if reciprocal treatment is offered. Minimal documentation (only insurance). Fees billed post-flight. DGAC reports to Chilean Air Force.